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SJ54 URO

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,418 mi
Last recorded97,418 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 URO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,418 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Engine hunting

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S/Rear seatbelt stalk casing missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2015 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyrea scuffed

Both front tyres worn uneven

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Engine hunting

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S/Rear seatbelt stalk casing missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2014 90,561 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S/Front tyre worn uneven

N/S/Rear seat belt stalk casing missing

N/S/Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 May 2013 81,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2013 81,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,951 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,123 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 62,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,000 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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SJ54 URO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ54 URO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ54 URO registered?

SJ54 URO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is SJ54 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ54 URO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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